ignition TOYOTA xD 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the d oors
Wireless remote control ....... 24
Side doors ............................ 28
Back door ............................. 31
1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering 
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 36
Rear seats ............................ 37
Head restraints ..................... 42
Seat belts ............................. 44
Steering wheel ..................... 55
Anti-glare inside 
rear view mirror .................. 56
Outside 
rear view mirrors ................ 57
1-4. Opening and clos ing
the win dows
Power windows .................... 59 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ................. 61
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer 
system ................................ 65
Theft prevention labels 
(for U.S.A.) ......................... 67
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 68
SRS airbags ......................... 70
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ........... 82
Child restraint systems ......... 88
Installing child restraints ....... 93
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 108
Engine (ignition) switch....... 121
Automatic transmission ...... 125
Manual transmission........... 128
Turn signal lever ................. 129
Parking brake ..................... 130
Horn .................................... 131
1Before driving
2When driving

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Audio remote control switches*1 P. 183
Engine (ignition) switch P. 121Cruise control switch P. 149
Instrument panelPictorial index

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1-5. Refueling
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Before driving
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CAUTION
■
When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. 
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. 
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause
injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel. 
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged. 
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■ When replacing the fuel cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Scion fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 108
Engine (ignition) switch ............................. 121
Automatic 
transmission................... 125
Manual transmission ........ 128
Turn signal lever .............. 129
Parking brake ................... 130
Horn ................................. 131
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 132
Indicators and warning lights ................. 134
Multi-information  display............................ 137 2-3. Operating the lights and

Windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 141
Windshield wipers and 
washer ........................... 144
Rear window wiper and 
washer ........................... 147
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 149
Driving assist systems ..... 153
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 158
Vehicle load limits ............ 163
Winter driving tips ............ 164
Trailer towing ................... 169
Dinghy towing (automatic 
transmission) ................. 170
Dinghy towing (manual 
transmission) ................. 171

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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Engine (ignition) switch
■Starting the engine
Automatic transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the
engine.
Manual transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the
engine.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions:
■
When working on the engine compartment
● Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■ When working near the electric c ooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off. 
With the ignition on, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if
the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P. 229)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air. Also, a backfire could cause a fire in the engine com-
partment.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity (reference)
Vehicles with an automatic transmission:

5.2 qt. (4.9 L, 4.3 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission: 
5.3 qt. (5.0 L, 4.4 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• A similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
Gap DENSO SC20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust spark plug gap.

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Alphabetical index
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Electric power steering........... 153
Emergency, in case of
If the back door opener is 
inoperative ......................... 320
If the engine will not start...... 317
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ..................... 318
If the vehicle has discharged 
battery ................................ 321
If the warning buzzer 
sounds ............................... 290
If the warning light turns on .. 290
If you have a flat tire ............ 303
If you lose your keys............. 319
If you think something is 
wrong ................................. 286
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck................................... 329
If your vehicle has to be 
stopped in an emergency... 331
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................. 279
If your vehicle overheats ...... 326
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 278
Engine Compartment........................ 222
Engine switch ....................... 121
Hood ..................................... 218
How to start the engine ................................ 121
Identification number ............ 335
If the engine will not start...... 317
Ignition switch ....................... 121
Overheating .......................... 326
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 339
Checking .............................. 227
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................... 164
Engine immobilizer system ...... 65 Engine oil
Capacity ................................337
Checking ...............................223
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................164
Engine oil maintenance 
data .........................................223
Engine switch ...........................121
EPS ............................................153
Event data recorder .................288
Floor mat...................................197
Fluid Brake .....................................229
Washer ..................................234
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ..............82
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light.........................294
Front seats Adjustment ..............................36
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............267
Wattage .................................344
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............267
Switch....................................129
Wattage .................................344
Fuel Capacity ................................336
Fuel gauge ............................132
Fuel pump shut off system ....287
Gas station information .........392
Information ............................345
Refueling .................................61
Fuel door.....................................61
Fuel filler door ............................61
Fuel pump shut off system .....287
Fuses.........................................256E
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Gas station information...........392
Gauges ......................................132
Glove box.................................. 188
Head restraintsAdjusting ................................42
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 267
Switch.................................... 141
Wattage .................................344
Heaters
Side mirror............................. 181
Hood .......................................... 218
Hooks Cargo .................................... 199
Horn...........................................131
I/M test....................................... 214
Identification Engine ...................................335
Vehicle .................................. 334
Ignition switch .......................... 121
Illuminated entry system .........185
Indicator lights .........................134
Inside rear view mirror ..............56
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 185
Switch.................................... 186
Wattage .................................344
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 220
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........303
Jack handle ..............................303 Keyless entry ............................. 24
Keys
Engine switch ........................ 121
If you lose your keys ............. 319
Key number............................. 22
Keyless entry .......................... 24
Keys ........................................ 22
Wireless remote control key.... 24
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 267
Wattage................................. 344
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 267
Wattage................................. 344
Lights Headlights switch .................. 141
Interior light list ...................... 185
Interior light switch ................ 186
Luggage compartment 
light ....................................... 32
Personal light switch ............. 186
Replacing light bulbs ............. 267
Turn signal lever ................... 129
Wattage................................. 344
Load capacity ........................... 163
Luggage compartment lights Switch ..................................... 32
Wattage................................. 344
Maintenance Do-it-yourself 
maintenance ....................... 215
General maintenance............ 210
Maintenance data ................. 334
Maintenance requirements ... 208
Manual air conditioning 
system .................................... 174
Manual transmission ............... 128G
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Seating capacity....................... 163
SeatsAdjustment ........................ 36, 37
Adjustment precautions.....36, 40
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................93
Cleaning ................................205
Head restraint..........................42
Properly sitting in the seat ....... 68
Service reminder 
indicators ..............................134
Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........125
If the shift lever cannot 
be shifted from P................. 318
Manual transmission ............. 128
Shift lock system ..................... 318
Side airbags................................70
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 267
Switch.................................... 141
Wattage .................................344
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ............... 57
Side turn signal lights
Wattage .................................344
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................244
Storage location .................... 303
Spark plug ................................339
Specifications...........................334
Speedometer ............................ 132
Steering Column lock release..............121
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 55
Audio switches ......................183
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 267
Wattage .................................344 Storage feature ........................ 187
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes 
stuck ................................... 329
Sun visors ................................ 193
Switch Engine switch ........................ 121
Ignition switch ....................... 121
Light switches ....................... 141
Power door lock switch ........... 28
Power window switch .............. 59
Rear window wiper and 
washer switch ..................... 147
Tire pressure warning 
reset switch......................... 236
Window lock switch ................. 59
Wiper and washer switch ...... 144
Tachometer .............................. 132
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 267
Switch ................................... 141
Wattage................................. 344
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ..... 65
Theft prevention labels ............. 67
Tire inflation pressure ............. 244
Tire information Glossary ................................ 354
Size ....................................... 351
Tire identification number...... 350
Uniform tire quality 
grading................................ 352
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